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How far is Sydney from Guangzhou?

The distance between Guangzhou (Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport) and Sydney (Sydney Airport) is 4664 miles / 7507 kilometers / 4053 nautical miles.

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport – Sydney Airport

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Distance from Guangzhou to Sydney

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Guangzhou to Sydney. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4664.467 miles
  • 7506.733 kilometers
  • 4053.311 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 4678.432 miles
  • 7529.207 kilometers
  • 4065.447 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Guangzhou to Sydney?

The estimated flight time from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Sydney Airport is 9 hours and 19 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and Sydney Airport (SYD)

On average, flying from Guangzhou to Sydney generates about 540 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 540 kilograms equals 1 191 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Guangzhou to Sydney

See the map of the shortest flight path between Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and Sydney Airport (SYD).

Airport information

Origin Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
City: Guangzhou
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: CAN
ICAO Code: ZGGG
Coordinates: 23°23′32″N, 113°17′56″E
Destination Sydney Airport
City: Sydney
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: SYD
ICAO Code: YSSY
Coordinates: 33°56′45″S, 151°10′37″E

Airlines flying from Guangzhou (CAN) to Sydney (SYD)

China Southern Airlines